Fiber Bragg Grating Modeling, Characterization and Optimization with different index profiles

This paper presents the modeling and characterization of an optical fiber grating for maximum reflectivity, minimum side lobe power wastage. Grating length and refractive index profile are the critical parameters in contributing to performance of fiber Bragg grating. The reflection spectra and side lobes strength were analyzed with different lengths and different refractive index profiles. Apodization techniques are used to get optimized reflection spectra. The simulations are based on solving coupled mode equations by transfer matrix method that describes the interaction of guided modes.